In a significant boost to Pakistan’s domestic energy production, the Oil and Gas evelopment Company Limited (OGDC) has started commercial production of natural gas and condensate from its Soghri North Well-1 located in the Soghri Block, Attock district.
According to OGDC, the well is now producing 14 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 430 barrels per day (BPD) of condensate. The development marks a timely addition to the country’s dwindling indigenous hydrocarbon supplies amid rising demand and growing dependence on costly imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).
To ensure swift integration into the national grid, OGDC laid an 8-inch, 14-kilometre pipeline connecting the well directly to its Dakhni Plant, where the gas undergoes processing before being injected into the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) distribution network. This infrastructure enabled immediate supply to both industrial and domestic consumers.
The Soghri North discovery was initially announced on March 17, 2025, and hailed as a promising development for the energy sector. As the sole operator of the block with 100 percent working interest, OGDC has prioritized early monetization of the find to strengthen the country’s energy security.
“This milestone underscores OGDC’s commitment to accelerating indigenous production, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting sustainable national development,” the company said in an official statement.
While the production volume from Soghri North is modest compared to Pakistan’s total demand, it provides valuable incremental supply at a time when the country is grappling with gas shortages that have disrupted industries and increased reliance on imported LNG.
Pakistan’s indigenous gas production has declined sharply over the past decade — from around 4,200 MMSCFD in 2010 to below 3,000 MMSCFD in 2025 — widening the gap between supply and demand. Projects like Soghri North play a crucial role in narrowing this gap and easing pressure on the national energy system.
OGDC highlighted that the project also demonstrates how new discoveries can be brought online quickly through timely infrastructure investments. By connecting the well directly to its processing facility, the company avoided delays that often slow the integration of new fields into the system.
The development is part of OGDC’s broader strategy to ramp up exploration and development across Pakistan. The company has significantly increased investments in seismic surveys and drilling in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan to unlock untapped hydrocarbon potential.
“Our priority is to sustain energy supplies for Pakistan’s households and industries while managing resources responsibly,” OGDC added, reaffirming its commitment to expanding domestic energy production.
